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This guide describes the growth and development of the European herbal industry and includes a wealth of practical information for producers and exporters of medicinal plants and extracts. It is an indispensable tool for anyone wishing to do business with the European Union – the world's largest market for herbal medicine.

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Author:   Commonwealth Secretariat ,  Commonwealth Secretariat
Publisher:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Imprint:   Commonwealth Secretariat
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.345kg
ISBN:  

9780850926613

ISBN 10:   0850926610
Pages:   140
Publication Date:   01 December 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 Introduction and Definitions Introduction Key Commercial Issues Definitions Inter-relationships between Industry and Sub-sectors CHAPTER 2 The Structure of the European Market Overall Market Size Imports Production Product Range Prices Consumption Per Capita Consumption CHAPTER 3 Country Profiles Germany France United Kingdom Italy Switzerland Netherlands CHAPTER 4 Regulatory Issues Legislation Food Laws Market Authorization Procedures Reimbursement for Herbal Medicines CHAPTER 5 Protected Plants CITES European Specific Legislation National Directives Convention on Biodiversity (CBD) Bio-prospecting: Guidelines Chang Mai Declaration CHAPTER 6 Good Agricultural Practices EUROPAM – Production Issues EUROPAM – Post Harvest EUROPAM – Administration Non EUROPAM Quality Control Considerations Contaminants CHAPTER 7 Organic and Non-organic Medicinal Plants Definition EU Certification Barriers to Entry Prices and Marketing CHAPTER 8 Good Manufacturing Practices Introduction Extract from EC Directive 75/356 Premises Documentation Processing Instructions GMPs for Starting Materials CHAPTER 9 Processing of Medicinal Plants Reconditioning of Medicinal Herbs Drying of Herbs Grinding, Sieving and Comminution Liquid Extracts Aqueous Extracts Dry Extracts Investment Costs CHAPTER 10 Product Profiles Aloe Senna Chamomile Echinacea Ginger Ginseng Hypericum Milk Thistle Pygeum Rauwolfia Valerian APPENDICES

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